Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in Halifax

The employment outlook will be Good for plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (NOC 73102) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%